WTB Skimmer

Dowtish · Dec 21, 2011

here are some more specs for the pump:

Air draw: 315 L/H
flexible plastic impeller
size: 3.5" x 4.5" x 2.25"
includes air intake housing
silent operation

angrycubano · Dec 22, 2011

I need to look em up and call them and see if they can give us a deal.

Dowtish · Dec 22, 2011

I got their number.

poolkeeper1 · Dec 22, 2011

Red Dragon 1500 Pump - Manhattan Reefs
Look at the Huge Difference in Specs on these 2 pumps, Although the Red Dragon is the best IMO the Air/Water Ratios should tell it all.
Bill

ToXIc · Dec 22, 2011

AC has a used RSM C-Skim 1200 for $150

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angrycubano · Dec 22, 2011

Dowtish said:
I got their number.

text it to me please.

angrycubano · Dec 23, 2011

palvyre said:
For the money these are very nice.

AquaMaxx Cone In-Sump Series Protein Skimmer

Been assembling a product list for my 180 gallon build next year. I have official approval from the spouse

Thanks man but way outta my price range. It does look like a monster but since I only have a 55 gal it may be way too much skimmer.

angrycubano · Dec 23, 2011

Dowtish said:
I have heard that you can have TOO MUCH skimmer. That it won't pull anymore nutrients than one that's rated just a little over what you have. But I also think this depends on the skimmer. I have heard that certain Reef Octopus skimmers are underrated for how they perform. But I can't really say if the Cad LIGHTS skimmer will perform this way or not. As far as starving out your corals, I don't think that is a reality when you run ecobak. You can feed your tank super heavy and it doesnt add the typical trates and phates that it would normally. Jon Warner suggests that you feed the tank heavy in order for the ecobak to really work at it's full capacity. And as long as you target feed your corals, I don't think you have to worry about starving them out due to an overrated skimmer.

I would say now, you only have a light to medium bioload. But if you were to go with the CAD lights skimmer, you would be free to load your tank up, and wouldn't have to worry about a new skimmer, if and when you
upgrade the size of your tank.

Ooooh, more fishies

angrycubano · Dec 23, 2011

poolkeeper1 said:
Red Dragon 1500 Pump - Manhattan Reefs
Look at the Huge Difference in Specs on these 2 pumps, Although the Red Dragon is the best IMO the Air/Water Ratios should tell it all.
Bill

Huge difference but I only have a 55 gal with 11 small fishes. My bioload is light and I don't wanna have a skimmer that overrated. I think one that is rated for a 120 or so would be ideal for me that can handle the bioload and be efficient enough to take care of my ecobak.

thanks for the info Bill.

JustinC · Dec 23, 2011

I'm also looking into a skimmer. Looking for one that will do about 200 actual gallons. I want something efficient enough to run the ecobak that i can get at the best deal possible. Anyone have suggestions?

poolkeeper1 · Dec 23, 2011

JustinC said:
I'm also looking into a skimmer. Looking for one that will do about 200 actual gallons. I want something efficient enough to run the ecobak that i can get at the best deal possible. Anyone have suggestions?

The Super Reef Octopus Line of Skimmers W/Bubble Blaster Pumps are for the money a great buy, Plus the pump warranty is 3 years (The best deal out there) I have many friends that have these in different sizes and they all perform excelent. JMO
Bill

JustinC · Dec 23, 2011

Do you think the super reef in the 5000 series would be enough?

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poolkeeper1 · Dec 23, 2011

JustinC said:
Do you think the super reef in the 5000 series would be enough?

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For 200 gals the 5000 may be more than you need, The 3000 should suffice but if you plan on upgrading in the future or an extremly heavy bioload you will have to make the choice. But realisticly the 3000 is more than enough for 200 gals. JMO
Bill

JustinC · Dec 23, 2011

Here's what I have exactly, my display is a 230 and the sump is a fifty. Total water volume is close to 200+- a little. I plan to have a medium bioload and too run ecobak. What would you do? I don't foresee that ill really ever get a tank that's bigger than this.

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JustinC · Dec 23, 2011

alright bill one more question, I'm checking these out now, are you talking about the super reef cones or the super reef standard skimmer?

poolkeeper1 · Dec 24, 2011

JustinC said:
alright bill one more question, I'm checking these out now, are you talking about the super reef cones or the super reef standard skimmer?

Super Reef Cones W/Bubble Blaster Pumps, Not the tapered neck as IMO they are not as good.
Bill